Fresh Packed Norway Lobster Claws from Japan
Detached claws from fresh Norway lobsters (Nephrops norvegicus) packed in chilled brine-free containers for gourmet markets. Remains under HTS 0306.34.00.00 as chilled parts of Norway lobsters, in shell, not cooked or preserved.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure claws are not cooked or brined; use photos and lab tests to prove fresh/chilled status
• Declare as 'Norway lobster claws, fresh/chilled' with species code to match tariff description exactly
• Budget for potential inspections verifying no bacterial growth from improper chilling during transit